Coby  DVD-298 Instruction Manual

Coby DVD-298 Instruction Manual

Progressive scan dvd/cd/cd-r/cd-rw/jpeg player with card slot , usb and hdmi ports
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DVD-298
Progressive scan DVD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/JPEG Player
with Card Slot , USB and HDMI Ports
298SP
Instruction Manual
Please read this manual carefully before operation.

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  • Page 1 DVD-298 Progressive scan DVD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/JPEG Player with Card Slot , USB and HDMI Ports 298SP Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation.
  • Page 2: Precautions

    CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELEC- TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK) OF THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING ONLY TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. For recycling or disposal information about this product, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future refer- ence. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, ground- ing of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that your service techni- cian has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same charac- teristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ...2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...5 ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS ...9 Disc Requirements ...9 Disc Care and Maintenance ...9 Handling a Disc ...9 Cleaning a Disc ...9 FEATURES ...10 LOCATION OF CONTROLS ...11 Front Panel ... 11 Rear Panel ...
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Repeat Mode ...22 Repeat A-B Mode ...22 Video Out Mode ...22 TV System Mode ...22 DVD/USB/SD ...22 Volume Up/Down ...22 Zoom ...22 Multi-Angle/Subtitle/Audio ...23 Program...23 SETUP ... 24 Screen & Custom Settings ...24 Language Settings ...25 Audio Settings ...25 Screen Settings ...25 Audio Output Mode Settings ...25 SPECIFICATIONS ...26...
  • Page 9: About Optical Discs

    ABOUT OPTICAL DISCS Disc Requirements This DVD player supports playback of the following discs. Type DVD-Video Discs Audio Compact Discs (CDs) JPEG CDs This unit can play back CD-R and CD-RW discs that contain audio titles or JPEG picture files.
  • Page 10: Features

    • Progressive Scan DVD Player • Compact and Slim Design • DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and JPEG Compatible • Dolby Digital Decoder • Digital, and Analog AV Outputs for Home Theater Use • NTSC/PAL Compatible • Convenient Front Panel and On-Screen Display •...
  • Page 11: Location Of Controls

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front Panel Play/Pause Button Stop Button Next Button Previous Button Open/Close Button SD Card Slot USB Port Disc Tray Power Button Front Panel Display Remote Control Sensor www.cobyusa.com Rear Panel S-Video out Composite Video Out Composite Video Out ( Progressive Scan) 2.1-Channel Audio Out: L-CH (Left Channel)
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS Remote Control DVD/USD/SD button The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote con- trol directly at the infrared remote sensor during operation. The sensor may not be able to receive signals properly if the sensor is covered, if there is a large object between the remote control and the sensor, or if it is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong artificial light (e.g., fluorescent or strobe lights).
  • Page 13: Connections

    CONNECTIONS Audio / Video Connections at a Glance www.cobyusa.com www.cobyusa.com Page 1 Page 1...
  • Page 14: Standard Television Connection

    CONNECTIONS Standard Television Connection Progressive Scan Video Connection Page 1 Page 1 Coby Electronics Corporation Coby Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 15: Stereo (2-Channel) Audio Connection With Amplifier

    CONNECTIONS Stereo (2-Channel) Audio Connection with Amplifier Component or Composite Video Connection Surround (5.1-Channel) Audio Connection with Amplifier www.cobyusa.com www.cobyusa.com Page 1 Page 1...
  • Page 16: Hdmi Connection

    CONNECTIONS HDMI Connection High definition televi- Page 1 Page 1 To HDMI Output Port sion / monitor with HDMI Input To HDMI Input Port Coby Electronics Corporation Coby Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 17: Usb/Sd Card Connection

    CONNECTIONS USB/SD Card Connection Insert an USB flash drive or a SD card to the corresponding slot. To access the USB/Card • Press the DVD/USB/SD button on the reomote control or press and hold STOP button on the player for 2-3 seconds to show the Device Select menu.
  • Page 18: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Remote Control • Refer to the diagram. Remove the battery compartment cover located on the rear of the remote control. Insert batteries, making sure to match their polarities (+/-) to the markings on the inside of the compartment. Replace the cover.
  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS Menu Navigation To navigate DVD disc menus or the player’s setup menus: • Press the Direction keys to select a desired feature or option in the menu. • Press ENTER to confirm a selection in the menu. • For some menu options, you may be able to use the numeric keypad to input data.
  • Page 20: Basic Playback

    BASIC OPERATIONS Basic Playback Prepare the connections and power supply. Set the Power Switch to the ON position to turn the player on. Load a disc. Press the Open/Close button to open the disc tray. Insert a disc with the label-side up. Press the Open/Close button again to close the disc tray.
  • Page 21: Player Functions

    PLAYER FUNCTIONS Menu / Title • Press the MENU key during DVD playback to return to the disc’s Main menu. • Press the TITLE key during DVD playback to return to the disc’s Title menu. Mute • Press MUTE to muffle/ release sound. Setup Press the SETUP key to enter the player’s setup menu.
  • Page 22: Repeat Mode

    PLAYER FUNCTIONS Repeat Mode Press REPEAT to change the repeat mode of the player. Each successive press of REPEAT will change the mode as follows: DVD Mode REPEAT x1 REPEAT OFF REPEAT x2 REPEAT CHAPTER REPEATX3 REPEAT TITLE REPEATX4 REPEAT ALL Note: Some DVD discs do not allow Repeat mode.
  • Page 23: Multi-Angle/Subtitle/Audio

    PLAYER FUNCTIONS Multi-Angle/Subtitle/Audio • During playback of a DVD that has been mastered with multiple angles, press ANGLE to view the available alternate camera angles. (A DVD may have up to 9 selectable angles.) • During playback of a DVD that has been mastered with subtitles, press SUBTITLE to view the available subtitle tracks.
  • Page 24: Setup

    Various features of the player can be adjusted in the SETUP menu: Press the SETUP button to display the setup menu. Press the direction button to select the de- sired item. Press OK to confirm. Screen & Custom Settings Item Sets the player’s Video Out signal type.
  • Page 25: Language Settings

    Language Settings Item Sets the language of the player’s on-screen LANGUAGE display. AUDIO Sets the default language audio track of loaded LANGUAGE DVDs. SUBTITLE Sets the default subtitle track of loaded DVDs. LANGUAGE MENU Sets the default menu language of loaded DVDs. LANGUAGE DIVX [R] VOD Reads the DIVX information.
  • Page 26: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Specifications and manual are subject to change without notice. Page  Page  LAYER3 907-DVD2-9800-00R Coby Electronics Corporation Coby Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem with this player, please read the troubleshooting guide below and check our website at www.cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and firmware updates. If these resources do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support. COBY Electronics Technical Support 56-65 Rust Street Maspeth, NY 11378...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING There is no sound or distorted sound. • Ensure that the TV and amplifier have been turned on and properly set up. • Ensure that the TV and amplifier connections are secure and correct. • Try a different Audio track of the DVD by pressing AUDIO. •...
  • Page 29 www.cobyusa.com www.cobyusa.com NOTES Page  Page ...
  • Page 30 COBY Electronics Corp. 56-65 Rust Street Maspeth, NY 11378 www.cobyusa.com www.ecoby.com...

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